This 414.9-mile journey from Battle Mountain, NV to North Las Vegas, NV is a substantial drive, estimated to take 7 hours and 54 minutes. While it's possible to complete in a single day, especially if you start early, you'll be covering a significant distance. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway and NV 376, with a substantial portion of the drive on local roads. Budget around $83 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops along the way to break up the drive. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207.5 miles from Battle Mountain, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
184.2 mi
3h 21m
NV 376
99.7 mi
1h 48m
Battle Mountain Road
86.1 mi
1h 32m
Lincoln Highway
12.1 mi
18m
Purple Heart Highway
7.1 mi
8m
East Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi
6m
West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 184.2 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Mountain, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.
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Start on this road
65 ft·6 sec·this road
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Turn right onto I 80 BUS; NV 304
124 ft·8 sec·East Front Street
3
Turn left onto NV 305
1.6 mi·3 min·Broad Street
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Continue on NV 305
86 mi·1 hr 32 min·Battle Mountain Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Continue on US 50
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
Continue on US 50
11 mi·17 min·Lincoln Highway
8
Turn right onto NV 376
100 mi·1 hr 48 min·NV 376
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·31 sec
10
Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.3 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
0.9 mi·2 min·Erie Street
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Continue on US 95
25 mi·28 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 95
0.5 mi·1 min·West Crook Avenue
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Continue on US 95
0.4 mi·1 min·South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on US 95
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 95
6.2 mi·8 min·East Main Street
17
Turn left onto US 95
0.2 mi·41 sec·South 2nd Street
18
Continue on US 95
99 mi·1 hr 49 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 11; US 95
7.1 mi·8 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 85Toward Craig RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
359 ft·10 sec
Exit 85Toward Craig Road
22
Turn left onto NV 573
0.9 mi·1 min·West Craig Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn right onto NV 599
1.9 mi·3 min·North Rancho Drive
24
Turn left onto West Cheyenne Avenue
4.4 mi·6 min·West Cheyenne Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
25
Turn right onto 5th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto East Carey Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·East Carey Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
82 ft·1 sec·East Carey Avenue
28
Continue on East Carey Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Carey Avenue
29
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
0.5 mi·52 sec·Civic Center Drive
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto Constitution Way
0.1 mi·35 sec·Constitution Way
31
Turn left
261 ft·19 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour 54-minute duration, an early morning departure from Battle Mountain is highly recommended to maximize daylight and minimize driving after dark. With two planned stops, aim to take your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 184.2-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services can be sparse. This route allows for flexibility, but consolidating your fuel stops will be key to a smooth journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207.5 miles from Battle Mountain, NV, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.5 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Las Vegas, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Battle Mountain, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Battle Mountain, NV
This is one driving day of about 414.9 miles and 7h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Battle Mountain, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 184.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 405.1 and 414.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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405.1 mi into trip|~7h 37m in
Take the exit toward Craig Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
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405.3 mi into trip|~7h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Craig Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 85
Toward Craig Road
5
412.6 mi into trip|~7h 49m in|5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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414.2 mi into trip|~7h 52m in|East Carey Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Carey Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
414.3 mi into trip|~7h 52m in|Civic Center Drive
Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.65 one way
$165.31 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg145 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$87.47
$174.94
premium
$5.59
$91.33
$182.65
diesel
$5.61
$91.60
$183.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: sparse
Tesla Supercharger
Beatty, NV
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
124.5
1
$43.56
$19.92
Efficient EV
103.7
1
$36.30
$16.60
EV Truck/SUV
166
2
$58.09
$26.55
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Battle Mountain, NV
Night
in Battle Mountain on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Las Vegas, NV
Night
in North Las Vegas on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 54m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing enviro...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 400.6
Park Closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this trip, with only 24% of the route on higher-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 184.2 miles, primarily on Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods without major towns or services. The road's character shifts as you progress, moving from more open highway sections to more winding local roads as you get closer to your destination. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it demands your attention.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 184.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 405.1 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 414.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 405.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 405.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 412.6 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 54m. Total distance: 414.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 184.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Las Vegas, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 405.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 405.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 412.6 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Las Vegas, NV before the return drive.
